Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE CASTLE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
999
Total Quantity
97.8K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+169.5%
THE CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 999 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,891 to the NHS. This is 169.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 999 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,891 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 999 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +169.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.